THE IMPACT OF YOUR CHOICES

BARBARA E. PERKINS

THE IMPACT OF YOUR CHOICES

God’s word in the Book of Genesis Chapter 2-3 (NKJV) reveals the disobedient choices that Adam and Eve made to launch sin into the world. From that point on we see God’s plan of mercy and grace, through Jesus Christ, ushering us back to Himself all through the Old Testament and right into the New Testament. In the Gospel of John 1:12-14 God’s word proclaims, 12 “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. “ . There are always going to be choices that we are going to make that are going to affect our lives either positively or negatively as in the case with Adam and Eve. How will our choices affect our lives? How will our choices affect the lives of our Loved Ones? The following Scriptures further emphasize the impact of our choices: Deuteronomy 30:15, 19 declares, ““See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil…” “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you LIFE and DEATH, BLESSING and CURSING; THEREFORE CHOOSE LIFE, THAT BOTH YOU AND YOUR DESCENDANTS MAY LIVE…” Then Proverbs 18:21 declares, “DEATH and LIFE are in the POWER OF THE TONGUE, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Our WORDS and our CHOICES will either BLESS us and our Loved Ones or CURSE us and them. Knowing this, can we now change what we are SAYING and purpose to make GODLY CHOICES??? If we FOCUS on GOD, He CAN and WILL help us with our TONGUE and with our CHOICES. Praise God for His great love for us and for His mercy!

Would you like to know the God as your Heavenly Father and come to know His Son, Jesus Christ, as your Savior and Lord? If you would, please pray this prayer: Dear God, I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that Jesus died on the cross, shed His blood, and rose from the grave for my salvation. I confess Him right now as my Savior and Lord. God fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen! If you prayed this prayer you are saved. Welcome into God’s Family

MY SOUL WAITS ON GOD!

BARBARA E. PERKINS

MY SOUL WAITS ON GOD!

As God’s word declares in Psalm 62:1-2 (NKJV) so are my sentiments as well, “Truly my soul silently waits for God; from Him comes my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.” Hallelujah to the LORD! No matter what is happening around me, I must praise God for His words of wisdom, power and deliverance. God’s word further declares what also warms my heart in Psalm 59:16-17 “But I will sing of Your power; yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning; for You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble. To You, O my Strength, I will sing praises; for God is my defense, my God of mercy.” Therefore, my soul patiently waits on the God of my SALVATION. Pause and calmly think on that because what God says, He will do (Hebrew 13:5b, Luke 1:37, Jeremiah 1:12 and Isaiah 55:11). Hallelujah to the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY!!! My soul waits on You, LORD!

Would you like to know the LORD GOD as your Heavenly Father and come to know His Son, Jesus Christ, as your Savior and Lord? If you would, please pray this prayer: Dear God, I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that Jesus died on the cross, shed His blood, and rose from the grave for my salvation. I confess Him right now as my Savior and Lord. God fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen! If you prayed this prayer you are saved. Welcome into God’s Family!

THE JOY OF SEEKING THE LORD

BARBARA E. PERKINS

THE JOY OF SEEKING THE LORD

The word of God in Psalm 27:4-6 (NKJV) says, 4 “One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple. 5 For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock. 6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; therefore, I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.”

LORD, I thank You for the joy, stability and peace that comes from seeking You and Your word. Your provisions are amazing and Your loving kindness is unfathomable. I bless Your Holy Name for You are worthy! I love You, my LORD and I adore You because there is so much joy in seeking You. Thank You, LORD!

Would you like to know the LORD GOD as your Heavenly Father and come to know His Son, Jesus Christ, as your Savior and Lord? If you would, please pray this prayer: Dear God, I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that Jesus died on the cross, shed His blood, and rose from the grave for my salvation. I confess Him right now as my Savior and Lord. God fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen! If you prayed this prayer you are saved. Welcome into God’s Family!

WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS!

BARBARA E. PERKINS

WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS!

God’s word in Romans 8:31-37 (NIV) promises, 31 “What, then, shall we say in response to these things? IF GOD IS FOR US, WHO CAN BE AGAINST US? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all—how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things? 33 Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. 34 Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus Who died—more than that, Who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: ‘For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’ 37 NO, IN ALL THESE THINGS WE ARE MORE THAN CONQUERORS THROUGH HIM WHO LOVED US.” These Scriptures verify why I trust and love the LORD God Almighty and His Son, Jesus Christ—my Lord and Savior. “If God be for us, who can be successful against us?” “We can cast all our cares on Almighty God…” (1 Peter 5:7). “In all these things we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ Who loves us.”

Would you like to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, as well as with Almighty God? Would you like to experience their love? If you would, please pray this prayer: Dear God, I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that Jesus died on the cross, shed His blood, and rose from the grave for my salvation. I confess Him right now as my Savior and Lord. God fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen! If you prayed this prayer you are saved. Welcome into God’s Family!

I FOUND YOUR WORDS AND ATE THEM…

BARBARA E. PERKINS

I FOUND YOUR WORDS AND ATE THEM…

Jeremiah 15:16 (NKJV)

“Your words were found, and I ate them, and Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; for I am called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts.” I was guided to this Scripture many years ago when I was helping my, primary school aged, daughter with her homework. This Scripture was the memory verse for her class and I have been feasting on God’s word since about that time. In fact, I got saved a few months before my daughter’s birth and I have had an insatiable diet of God’s word to this day. O the joy I have found through God’s word. O the joy and peace I have found in my relationship with God; as a result of inviting Jesus Christ into my life to be my Savior and Lord. LORD GOD, “I found Your words and I ate them…” Thank You, LORD, for Your life-changing word!

Would you like to know God as your Heavenly Father and come to know His Son, Jesus Christ, as your Savior and Lord? If you would, please pray this prayer: Dear God, I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son. I believe that Jesus died on the cross, shed His blood, and rose from the grave for my salvation. I confess Him right now as my Savior and Lord. God fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen! If you prayed this prayer you are saved. Welcome into God’s Family!